Thursday, April 08, 2010

Confederate History Month

Seems some Virginians are embarrassed by Governor Bob McDonnell’s declaration of April as Virginia’s “Confederate History Month”. Charges of racism are flying thicker’n cannonballs on any of Virginia’s many Civil War battlefields.If not racist, they say, at least McDonnell was insensitive in his choice of titles. Many say it would be acceptable if Virginia celebrated “Civil War Month” instead.Well, I’m not at all embarrassed. I’m no History expert, certainly not a Civil War history expert. But I do know the particulars. I know how Virginia found itself in the position of leading the Confederate States of America. As far as the Commonwealth of Virginia was concerned, slavery was not an issue when it became time to decide whether to stay with the Union or secede.

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I agree with Alton 100%. I will visit some Confederate graves to decorate and take some pictures soon.

The causes of the War for Southern Independence, with the exception of slavery, are again a factor today. Many citizens have a deep seated anger, even hatred, for our federal government. As with the era of the War for Southern Independence, today, our citizens are wondering just how many rights will be taken from them by the federal agencies.

While a few blame Obama, most began accumulating hatred for the federal government back in the Bush regime, when the Bushies were imprisoning our citizens without trial, then torturing and/or sending them overseas to be killed.

When we celebrate our Confederate heritage/history, we are saluting the valor of the Confederate soldier, not affirming the value of slavery. Everyone can honor our Confederate soldiers, with or without a proclamation from the government.

If Virginia promoted Civil War era history, we could add a BILLION dollars to our annual tourist revenue. For that sort of economic stimulus, everyone should gladly stand and wave the Battle Flag while singing DIXIE!